A woman who is the head of a family or community.

the action of turning something aside from its course; an activity that diverts the mind

The quality of being illiberal; lack of tolerance or generosity.

Liability to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse; instability.

normal; usual; not special

to analyze a sentence or text grammatically or logically

To impose something unwelcome or unnecessary on someone.

a very brief period of time; an exact point in time

To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or unkind way.

A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough.

not telling the truth; lying

to want something to happen; to desire or hope for

Full of danger or risk; precarious.

verb: to explain something in detail; adjective: detailed and complicated in design

a small round mark or spot

the top of a hill, wave, or mountain; a symbol of identity

to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together

the action of departing from an established course; a departure from usual standards

A person or thing that kills.

The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.

the quality of being correct or precise; exactness

Intervention between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.

to chase and kill wild animals; to search for something

not changed from its original form or state

a person who writes books, articles, or other written work

an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at its expense; a person who depends on others

A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been removed.

as a necessary result; inevitably; by logical consequence

An important event or stage in the development, progress, or history of something.

the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify

to obtain something, especially with effort or difficulty

the quality of being different or diverse; a number of things of the same general class that are distinct in character or quality

related to, characteristic of, or situated in a city or town

Happening irregularly, not continuously.

Not valid; having no force or effect. Also refers to a person too weak or ill to care for themselves.

causing inflammation in the body; arousing anger, hostility, or strong emotion

Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions

a small round red or black fruit with a hard seed inside

A large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff.

The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.

badly made or done; of poor quality

to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship

to urge or command someone solemnly, often under oath or a strong sense of duty

to go up or climb to a higher position; to rise

To mix or blend different things together.

Large areas covered with trees and undergrowth, providing natural habitats for wildlife.

Relating to Europe or its people.

A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.

the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone

a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection

to remove completely; to delete or wipe out

To bring upon oneself something undesirable, usually as a result of actions.

to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed

occurring before in time or order; earlier; former

a person who votes in an election

a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap

Long-term determination and perseverance in the face of hardship and challenges.

a hollow container used to give shape to molten material; fungus

fond of talking; speaking freely and at length

a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases

The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.

a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business

a place, person, or thing from which something originates; the origin of information

an ancient horse-drawn vehicle used in warfare and racing

a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity

The process of gaining knowledge or skills through study or experience.

Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.

Used to indicate a choice between two alternatives.

To be filled with wonder or astonishment.

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge

Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.

a person who has little wit or pretends to be witty

Having or showing a casual and unselective approach, often used to describe indiscriminate sexual relationships.

a popular fish species found in South Asian rivers, especially prized in Bengali cuisine

to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.

Awareness of something before it happens or exists.

in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness

Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.

inside the limits of something, or as part of a particular space or time

A very short period of time; happening immediately.

modest; not proud; unassuming;

the dead body of an animal, especially after being slaughtered

stubborn refusal to obey authority

A person, animal, or plant lacking normal pigmentation, resulting in pale skin, hair, and eyes.

Having a wavy surface or form.

a structure built by birds to lay eggs and shelter their young

behaving irrationally due to mental illness or extreme excitement

shaped like a circle; round in form

A metric unit of capacity equal to one hundredth of a liter.

Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.

A Protestant theological system based on John Calvin’s teachings, emphasizing predestination and the sovereignty of God.

edible seed of the almond tree

showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive

capable of being corrected or improved

a prolonged cry of pain, grief, or anger; to cry loudly

The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.

to clear an area of trees, usually on a large scale

To distract from the main subject or activity.

The act of restoring something to its rightful owner or compensating for loss

Attractive or pleasant in appearance.

to make something acidic or more acidic

a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayons rather than paint

A device used for brewing coffee by continually cycling boiling water through coffee grounds.

To gradually reduce or pay off a debt with regular payments.

impossible to deny or dispute; clearly true

The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.

A language, especially one used for communication among people.

Incapable of suffering or feeling pain (used mainly in theological or philosophical contexts).

a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life

a person who desires happiness or success for another

The use of dishonest methods to deceive or cheat someone.

To include or absorb something into a larger group or category.

Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.

the part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled; to manage or deal with something

a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries

The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method; repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill.

the art or profession of performing in plays, films, or television; temporary performance of duties; the process of performing an action

continuously increasing or developing

to charge with electricity; to excite or thrill intensely